Still Alive
Stin Scatzor Lyrics
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born
born to die
stay
stay
stay with me
heart
heart
I
I
I want more
still
still
still alive
'till
'till
'till tonight
brain - brain
brain-damage
I
I
I want more
still alive
but you don't give a damn
still alive
but your life is a hell
still alive
but you wanna be dead
still alive
but you wanna die
The lyrics of Stin Scatzor's Still Alive describe the desire for life amidst physical and emotional turmoil. The repetition of the words "born," "stay," and "heart" in the first stanza express the singer's yearning for a life that seems to be slipping away. The repeated phrase "I want more" suggests that the singer is not content with their current circumstances. The second stanza continues with references to physical and mental pain, as the singer mentions potential heart attack and brain damage. Despite these challenges, the repeated phrase "still alive" indicates that the singer has not given up hope.
The last stanza reveals a conflict between the singer's desire to live and the indifference or even hostility of others. The lines "but you don't give a damn / but your life is a hell / but you wanna be dead / but you wanna die" suggest a lack of support or understanding from those around them. The repeated use of "still alive" at the end of each line reinforces the singer's determination to survive. Overall, the lyrics of Still Alive convey a message of resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
born
I came into this world
born
I was brought forth into existence
born to die
The purpose of my existence is to eventually cease living
stay
Stay here with me
stay
Don't leave my side
stay with me
Remain in my presence
heart
My cardiovascular organ
heart
The organ that pumps blood throughout my body
heart-attack
A sudden occurrence where my heart is damaged and cannot function properly
I
The artist is referring to themselves
I
The person speaking is the subject of the sentence
I want more
I desire additional things or experiences beyond what I currently possess
still
Even though time has passed
still
Despite what has happened
still alive
I am currently living
'till
Until a specific point in time
'till
Awaiting an impending event
'till tonight
Until tonight arrives
brain - brain
The organ in my skull responsible for cognitive processes
brain-damage
Injury to my brain that impairs its functions
I want more
I crave additional possessions, experiences, or feelings
still alive
I am not dead yet
but you don't give a damn
Despite my continued existence, you have no concern for me
still alive
I persist in my state of being alive
but your life is a hell
You may be alive, but your existence is one of suffering
still alive
I remain living
but you wanna be dead
Although I am still alive, you wish to no longer exist
still alive
Despite your desire for death, I continue living
but you wanna die
You long to expire and move beyond the realm of the living
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.